Nico Hoerner left the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks early Tuesday due to neck tightness. This occurred after he hit a leadoff double and scored in the first inning.
Hoerner’s injury was reported to be on his left side. He has been a key player for the Cubs, currently batting .297 with four home runs, 26 RBIs, and seven steals in 32 games this season.
As of midday, Matt Shaw replaced Hoerner in the second inning and remained at second base. The Cubs are -140 moneyline favorites against the Diamondbacks.
The Cubs have outscored the Diamondbacks by 28 runs this season. They average 5.31 runs per game at home, while the Diamondbacks score only 4.33 runs per game on the road.
Zac Gallen is starting for the Diamondbacks, while Colin Rea takes the mound for the Cubs. Rea has a BB/9 of 4.80 compared to a team WHIP of 1.18 for the Cubs’ pitching staff.
Hoerner has been described as one of the majors’ best players this season. His consistent performance has made him an offensive catalyst, averaging 1.2 hits per game.
Fans and analysts will be closely watching updates regarding Hoerner’s condition. No timeline for his return has been disclosed yet.